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Alfred Sargent Made-to-Order Captoe Dress Shoe
Product Description
Accepting orders thru Tuesday, November 15
Alfred Sargent is one of the premier makers of handmade English shoes with over 100 years of history. Lesser known than the majors – John Lobb, Edward Green, and Cleverly – but comparable in quality and craftsmanship, Alfred Sargent offers incredible craftsmanship at a relative bargain. (Read more about Alfred Sargent here).
The Captoe Oxford is the classic businessman’s shoe. You cannot get any more traditional than this shoe. However, we have updated it with a more modern last that features a moderately chiseled toe box, so the shoe is anything but boring. It is classic and British but not so much that they could not be worn both to the office with a suit or with a nice pair of jeans to dinner with your wife on Friday night.
This shoe is incredibly elegant and my favorite of the two styles. The balance is beautiful and the craftsmanship immediately noticeable. The black shoe is handsomely finished with a burgundy interior lining, one of the many details that set these shoes apart. In addition to the four calf skins in which it can be made, this particular last would style would look incredible in the dark brown suede. If ordered in other finishes, the outsole will feature a two-tone finish, another detail that sets these apart.
Another detail of these Alfred Sargents that is noticeable to a discerning eye is the quality and durability of the outsoles, which are oak-bark ground-tanned by Rendenbach in Germany. Not only is the quality of the uppers of these shoes incredible, but Sargent puts an equal amount of work into the finishing the outsoles. Because of the way that the outsoles are tanned, they are incredibly water resistant, durable, and resistant to chipping, resulting in many more years of use than ordinary $300 to $400 shoes.
Every pair will come with a free pair of Ultra Shoetrees and matching Saphir Médaille d'Or shoe polish in either a cream, wax, or neutral suede spray. Each pair also comes in Alfred Sargent's first-rate box and plush shoe bags. If you purchase more than three pairs, I will add a jar of Saphir Renovateur and a Full-Length Mortimer Shoehorn ($200 value).
Made-to-Order Lead Time
All Alfred Sargent orders will be submitted to the factory within a week after the last of orders being accepted. Production lead time for custom shoes – remember, these are being made especially for you – is approximately 14 weeks. This puts the expected delivery somewhere in February.
The Fit
The Alfred Sargents are built around Last 724, which fits "true to size." You need not adjust your size up or down because of the last. Unless otherwise requested, all shoes will be constructed in a standard D width. However, we can construct them in a wider E width upon request (just email me or call Customer Service). If you have any particular sizing questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Sizing Guarantee
If you have any questions about sizing, please do not hesitate to call customer service at 800.495.3201. We are here to help you. The Hanger Project will do everything possible to ensure that these shoes fit properly. If the first pair does not fit, we will have a second pair remade. Just be careful to wear the on carpet during the try-on so the soles are not scuffed.
About Alfred Sargent
Alfred Sargent is one of the premier makers of handmade English shoes with over 200 years of history making English shoes. Lesser known than the majors – John Lobb, Edward Green, and Cleverly – but comparable in quality and craftsmanship, Alfred Sargent offers incredible craftsmanship at a relative bargain. For more on Alfred Sargent, read this article about the firm written by Simon Compton.
For any questions regarding this Special Project, please do not hesitate to email me directly at kirbya (at) hangerproject.com or call us at (800) 495-3201. I will be traveling to London this next week, so email will probably be the best way to get hold of me. If needed, I can arrange to call you back when I have internet.
Alfred Sargent is one of the premier makers of handmade English shoes with over 100 years of history. Lesser known than the majors – John Lobb, Edward Green, and Cleverly – but comparable in quality and craftsmanship, Alfred Sargent offers incredible craftsmanship at a relative bargain. (Read more about Alfred Sargent here).
The Captoe Oxford is the classic businessman’s shoe. You cannot get any more traditional than this shoe. However, we have updated it with a more modern last that features a moderately chiseled toe box, so the shoe is anything but boring. It is classic and British but not so much that they could not be worn both to the office with a suit or with a nice pair of jeans to dinner with your wife on Friday night.
This shoe is incredibly elegant and my favorite of the two styles. The balance is beautiful and the craftsmanship immediately noticeable. The black shoe is handsomely finished with a burgundy interior lining, one of the many details that set these shoes apart. In addition to the four calf skins in which it can be made, this particular last would style would look incredible in the dark brown suede. If ordered in other finishes, the outsole will feature a two-tone finish, another detail that sets these apart.
Another detail of these Alfred Sargents that is noticeable to a discerning eye is the quality and durability of the outsoles, which are oak-bark ground-tanned by Rendenbach in Germany. Not only is the quality of the uppers of these shoes incredible, but Sargent puts an equal amount of work into the finishing the outsoles. Because of the way that the outsoles are tanned, they are incredibly water resistant, durable, and resistant to chipping, resulting in many more years of use than ordinary $300 to $400 shoes.
Every pair will come with a free pair of Ultra Shoetrees and matching Saphir Médaille d'Or shoe polish in either a cream, wax, or neutral suede spray. Each pair also comes in Alfred Sargent's first-rate box and plush shoe bags. If you purchase more than three pairs, I will add a jar of Saphir Renovateur and a Full-Length Mortimer Shoehorn ($200 value).
Made-to-Order Lead Time
All Alfred Sargent orders will be submitted to the factory within a week after the last of orders being accepted. Production lead time for custom shoes – remember, these are being made especially for you – is approximately 14 weeks. This puts the expected delivery somewhere in February.
The Fit
The Alfred Sargents are built around Last 724, which fits "true to size." You need not adjust your size up or down because of the last. Unless otherwise requested, all shoes will be constructed in a standard D width. However, we can construct them in a wider E width upon request (just email me or call Customer Service). If you have any particular sizing questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Sizing Guarantee
If you have any questions about sizing, please do not hesitate to call customer service at 800.495.3201. We are here to help you. The Hanger Project will do everything possible to ensure that these shoes fit properly. If the first pair does not fit, we will have a second pair remade. Just be careful to wear the on carpet during the try-on so the soles are not scuffed.
About Alfred Sargent
Alfred Sargent is one of the premier makers of handmade English shoes with over 200 years of history making English shoes. Lesser known than the majors – John Lobb, Edward Green, and Cleverly – but comparable in quality and craftsmanship, Alfred Sargent offers incredible craftsmanship at a relative bargain. For more on Alfred Sargent, read this article about the firm written by Simon Compton.
For any questions regarding this Special Project, please do not hesitate to email me directly at kirbya (at) hangerproject.com or call us at (800) 495-3201. I will be traveling to London this next week, so email will probably be the best way to get hold of me. If needed, I can arrange to call you back when I have internet.
